Como Pronunciar "whistle in the dark"

expression

WIS-uhl in thuh DARK

WIS-uhl in thuh DAHK

Definição

To pretend to be brave or confident when you are afraid or uncertain. It is often used when someone acts as if nothing is wrong to comfort themselves or others.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈhwɪsəɫ/, /ˈwɪsəɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɑɹk

Inglês Britânico

wˈɪsəl/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɑːk

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

WIS-uhl in thuh DARK

WIS-uhl in thuh DAHK

Ouça em Contexto

He tried to whistle in the dark, but everyone could see he was nervous.

Sometimes, you have to whistle in the dark to get through tough times.

She was afraid of the results, but she kept whistling in the dark.

Honestly, I’m just whistling in the dark until I get some good news.